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WordPress is constantly growing and developing, getting better year after year. However, there is one feature that has always stood out like a sore thumb – the Search function. No matter how many versions of WordPress are released, the standard WordPress search functionality never seems to quite keep up with the rest. It offers very…

Sometimes it just easier to work with a theme that has loads of custom options for making a website look exactly how you want it, especially if you have clients who aren’t tech-savvy. It’s just as important to have many styling options as it is to have the option of viewing your site from any device.…

Out of the box, WordPress comes equipped with a recent posts widget for displaying your latest content in the sidebar and other widgetized areas of your website. However, the settings and controls on the default recent posts widget are pretty minimal. With only the ability to give the widget a title, set the number of…

There are many WordPress themes that do not cater to any particular segment and are well-suited for diverse purposes. They are called multipurpose WordPress themes and enjoy a very prized status among designers, bloggers and site owners. You can easily get them to serve your purpose for they carry all the generic features. But what…

Whether you’re a freelance photographer who wants to promote your services online or you’re just looking for a way to share your photos with family and friends, the premium themes in this collection will allow you to build an attractive photography website with WordPress. The themes featured here range from simple templates that provide a subtle canvas for publishing…

Brad Parbs and his colleagues at WebDevStudios have created a new tool for the thousands of developers out there who utilize Varying Vagrant Vagrants for WordPress development. As Vagrant development environments are a daily staple of work life at WDS, the team needed a faster way for setting up new WordPress sites with VVV. Variable…

If you run your own WordPress site – or even a bunch of sites – let’s face it, managing it can become time consuming as you add new features, new users, and your content becomes more complex. Luckily, there are some great tools available – and all free! – that can help you with daily tasks.…

Our friends from ManageWP have compiled the list of the best new plugins with up to 100,000 total downloads. If you want to see which ones made the list, continue reading here! Related posts: ManageWP Hits One Million Downloads 7 Free WordPress Plugins to Make Quick Work of Tedious Tasks WordPress Twitter Widget Plugins How…

2014 (and a little earlier) has seen the introduction and use of some great features and styles, all of which make your browsing experience more enjoyable. WordPress has kept up very well with all these trends through a multitude of themes and plugins. For anyone looking to keep up with the latest developments in the…